Manager, Broadcast Job at National Women's Soccer League in New York

The Role

The Broadcast Manager is a critical operational and administrative support role within the NWSL Broadcast Department. This position partners closely with the Senior Director of Broadcast & Production and functions as a force multiplier, taking day-to-day execution, coordination, and logistical tasks off leadership’s plate so the department can operate efficiently and at scale.

This is a hands-on, execution-focused support role. It requires someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys managing details, and is comfortable managing and aligning multiple workflows simultaneously. The Broadcast Manager will support live events on a weekly basis, including nights and weekends, and will regularly coordinate travel and logistics for 60 or more freelance production and on-air talent throughout the season.

While familiarity with broadcast or live production is helpful, this role is intentionally open to candidates from events, logistics, operations, or similar fields where organization, communication, and real-time problem-solving are essential. The responsibilities of this role will evolve as the Broadcast Department continues to grow.

What You Will Own & Drive

• Support weekly broadcast operations across all NWSL matches, domestic and international
• Assist with travel for 25+ freelance production crew and on-air talent each weekend, including troubleshooting changes and issues in real time
• Assist with weekly production budget tracking and reconciliation
• Review, track, and support approval of talent and production invoices
• Partner with the Senior Director of Broadcast & Production on broadcast schedules and weekly planning
• Manage and communicate Broadcast Department assignments to internal teams and external partners, including staff coverage and out-of-office coordination
• Lead weekly international broadcast communications, including partner emails and maintenance of internal tracking documents
• Add and maintain international broadcast formats and deliverables within NWSL Broadcast website
• Maintain and update domestic and international broadcast email contact lists
• Monitor delays Slack channel, schedule changes, and operational issues, updating all relevant internal, international, and board-facing communication chains promptly
• Arrange periodic meetings between leadership and freelance production crew and on-air talent
• Represent the Broadcast Department in internal meetings as needed
• Provide general administrative and operational support across all broadcast initiatives, with responsibilities expanding as the department evolves

What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications

• 3+ years of seasoned experience in complex logistics, large-scale event planning, or multifaceted operational roles, ideally within a high-growth or sports-centric environment.
• Mastery of organizational systems with a proven ability to architect and manage high-volume, detail-intensive workflows across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Expertise in high-velocity execution, demonstrating the ability to multitask and pivot priorities effectively within a fast-moving, deadline-driven landscape.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the professional confidence to direct and coordinate large teams of freelancers, vendors, and external stakeholders.
• Unwavering reliability and responsiveness, featuring an ironclad commitment to follow-through regarding mission-critical travel logistics and live event operations.
• Operational "Battle-Readiness," with the stamina and comfort to provide on-site support for live events, including regular nights and weekends.
• Solutions-Architect Mindset, possessing the proactive "radar" to anticipate logistical bottlenecks and resolve them with calm, decisive efficiency.
• High-Level Collaborative Style, with the professional maturity to partner closely with and provide strategic support to senior leadership.
• Technical Proficiency across modern operational suites, including advanced email management, shared document ecosystems, scheduling tools, and complex tracking systems.
• Proactive Self-Starter who identifies process gaps and implements scalable efficiencies to enhance overall team productivity.
• Travel-Ready: Willingness and ability to travel up to 30% of the time to support league initiatives and on-site event execution.
• Commitment to the Competitive Season: Full availability to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as dictated by the league schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industry Familiarity: Direct experience in broadcast production or live sports event management is highly preferred, providing a baseline understanding of the industry's unique demands.
• Precision-Based Background: A professional history in administrative or operations support roles where extreme precision, accountability, and discretion were critical to success.

Our Investment in You

In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $95,000 - $110,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
• Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
• Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Additional Perks: Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, and Voluntary Pet Insurance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@nwslsoccer.com.